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Visual gait analysis only allows observation of the gait cycle movement but not the distribution of force or weight. This means that subtle asymmetries can be easily overlooked. For this reason, a force platform is necessary. This identifies each limb and assesses pressure and force, identifies pressure profiles between limbs, and detects changes in the center of force due to limping.

Shockwave therapy (officially called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT) uses acoustic energy directed at specific treatment areas of an animal's body. The shockwaves activate the body's repair mechanisms, allowing for long-term healing and improvement of a variety of conditions. In ESWT, high-intensity sound waves interact with the body's tissues, leading to the development of new blood vessels, the reversal of chronic inflammation, collagen stimulation, and the dissolution of calcium deposits. Shockwave therapy studies for dogs have shown positive results in improving bone healing, soft tissue damage, joint inflammation, and the progression and pain of osteoarthritis. Conditions that can be effectively treated with shockwave therapy include: hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, unhealed or delayed bone fractures, IVVD, and chronic or non-healing wounds.

Sometimes it's not easy to tell which limb a dog is limping on. The dog's center of gravity is at the withers, just behind the neck. When it raises its head, it shifts its center of gravity backward, thus reducing the load on the front limb that is bearing weight at that moment. Click here to see the explanatory video.

Arthroscopy is the preferred method for treating joint pathologies in both humans and dogs. Its advantages over traditional open surgery (arthrotomy) include better access to and visualization of joint structures, and faster patient recovery. This website explains the advantages and applications of veterinary arthroscopy. www.artroscopiaveterinaria.com

Veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation is the discipline dedicated to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries and health problems in animals involved in athletic activities. Canine sports medicine: Dogs that participate in sports such as agility, endurance, and flyball, as well as dogs that regularly exercise a lot with their owners, need accurate diagnoses to prevent injuries. Services include: lameness diagnosis, stress tests, and nutrition for sporting dogs. We collaborate with your veterinarian: we prepare the report and send it to the veterinarian of your choice.

Regenerative medicine: techniques based on autologous biostimulation of the patient using platelet-rich plasma - growth factors and stem cells.

Hip replacement surgery: In the "Lie in Dogs" section, click on "Hip Replacement" for more information. Click on the link to see the dog's progress a few days after surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyymp8WHWdg. You can request information at joserial@tacveterinaria.com

For all treatment techniques for musculoskeletal injuries in dogs and cats to be successful, accurate and early diagnosis is essential. Radiology has been the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring osteoarthritis, but many studies highlight its limitations, especially for early diagnosis and monitoring disease progression. Currently, we have techniques such as bone scintigraphy, computed tomography, ultrasound, and, above all, high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI allows direct visualization of cartilage loss and identification of the articular or periarticular structures affected by arthritis.